Baseline study on disaster recovery in Africa

Baseline Study on Recovery in Africa: Transitioning from Relief to Recovery seeks to present a comprehensive review of post-disaster recovery in Africa. The study is meant to contribute to an enhanced understanding and knowledge of recovery processes in the continent. Ultimately, it aims to provide insights on recovery management, policies and programmes to inform and improve future recovery processes in Africa.

The report finds that post-disaster recovery in Africa, as a systematic process within DRM systems and policies, is not yet consolidated, and the approach in the region is still focused on humanitarian response rather than sustainable recovery and risk reduction. In essence, the transition from disaster response to risk-centered recovery approaches is still in the process of consolidation, with clear governmental commitments.